A Cross Between Betty And Joan.
April 22, 2015 § 6 Comments
I recently purchased a photo scanner and now am finally starting to scan all the slides I have. Here’s one of my mother from probably the 1950’s taken by my dad. I haven’t had a chance to ask her about it yet. She’s like a cross between Betty and Joan from Mad Men. I’m really loving this last season and sad to see it come to an end. Expect more Betty and Joan inspired fashion in the coming weeks.
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The Look.
April 19, 2015 § Leave a comment
Today was gorgeous and finally warm here and the city abounded with Coachella inspired floppy hats. This one spotted at Bloomingdales.
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Food For Thought.
February 12, 2015 § Leave a comment
The Search For The Perfect Snow Boot.
February 9, 2015 § 9 Comments
I’m obsessed with cold weather gear right now. This is our third week in a row in New York that we’re starting it off with another winter storm. I thought I would share my research on the most popular boots in the city.
L.L. Bean struggles to meet demand for boots | SFGATE.com
Source: blog.llbean.com
New York Today: What’s the Local Version of a ‘Wintry Mix’? Feb. 9, 2015, New York Times City Room Blogs.
Friday, when I was leaving my son’s school in the morning, I was stopped by a local reporter who was doing a story on traffic in the area. After we finished talking I looked down and noticed she was wearing the boots I’ve been wanting for the past 3 years, The L.L. Bean 10″ Shearling Lined Boot. Somehow as a mom I could never justify spending that much on a shoe I would only wear occasionally. I finally decided this week I would get them and found that they’re back ordered until June. I asked the reporter how she liked them and she told me that they leaked and were very warm when her feet weren’t wet! She was sending them back. I can speak from my own experience that L.L. Bean has great customer service and guarantees their products, so I’m sure she will have no trouble returning or replacing them. The second most popular boot is Sorel. Unfortunately every online site was sold out in my size so I finally settled on a pair of Keen boots after reading the reviews. I will have to post back with an update when they arrive. My favorite boot for the past two winters has been The Emu Leeville boot. I would replace it, but I think it’s been discontinued in the US. The third most popular winter boots on the street are Uggs. In addition to these 3 below I’ve listed some of my favorite brands. I’d love to hear what your favorite winter boot is, jackets and gear too!
L.L. Bean, Sorel, Uggs, Emu, La Canadienne, Blondo, Sperry
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Black And White 1950’s Styled Jacket.
February 1, 2015 § Leave a comment
Black and white jacket reminiscent of ones worn in the 1950’s
The History of Coats and Jackets from the 1950’s.
Charles James Coat, Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Women's Footwear in America 